Washingtoniana

1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial, Committee of the Celebration Badge. By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Philip Martiny. Musante GW-1136, Douglas-54. Bronze. Mint State.

34.8 mm for the badge, excluding the loop, ribbon and hanger; approximately 76 mm x 42 mm overall. The badge has attractive toning in olive-brown, both sides retaining plenty of original faded rose color. Sharply defined with no blemishes of note. The pinback hanger exhibits similar toning and preservation, the yellow ribbon fully intact and very well preserved. All in all, a superior example of this desirable type.

From Heritage's Internet Coin Auction of March 2019, lot 27893.

Estimate: $ 500